Surprise! For once the Australians are doing the running.
The Indians are already 170 runs ahead and even if they fall prey to their second innings malice, they are sure to set a score of 300 plus. Luckily for the Australians, their batting collapse has ensured they will have enough time to chase down whatever target the Indians set.
Apart from the usual imponderables in cricket, the match has been reduced to who can handle the pressure better. What Kumble had said about the WACA pitch found an echo in Gilchrist’s statement when he said that it is now reduced to sheer mental strength. Obviously the Aussies have that in plenty, but for once let us hope the Indians do the star turn.
The Indians are already 170 runs ahead and even if they fall prey to their second innings malice, they are sure to set a score of 300 plus. Luckily for the Australians, their batting collapse has ensured they will have enough time to chase down whatever target the Indians set.
Apart from the usual imponderables in cricket, the match has been reduced to who can handle the pressure better. What Kumble had said about the WACA pitch found an echo in Gilchrist’s statement when he said that it is now reduced to sheer mental strength. Obviously the Aussies have that in plenty, but for once let us hope the Indians do the star turn.
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